Job Description
Opportunity to lead a large-scale PEB manufacturing setup High-visibility role with direct impact on capacity expansion and ops excellence About Our Client We are partnering with a leading, high-growth player in the steel structures / Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB) segment to hire a Head of Production for one of their key fabrication facilities in Central India. Job Description 1. Production & Operations Leadership Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across fabrication, assembly, and dispatch. Deliver daily, monthly, and annual production targets aligned with business demand. Drive efficiency across shop floor operations including cutting, welding, drilling, painting, and assembly processes. 2. Production Planning & Control (PPC) Own production planning cycles (daily/weekly/monthly) to meet project timelines. Align closely with procurement, design, and project teams to ensure seamless execution. 3. Manufacturing Excellence & Process Optimization Standardize and continuously improve fabrication processes (CNC cutting, welding, shot blasting, painting, etc.). Drive lean manufacturing, cost optimization, and waste reduction initiatives. 4. Maintenance & Utilities Management Oversee preventive and breakdown maintenance for all plant machinery and fabrication lines. Ensure high uptime across critical equipment (CNC machines, welding lines, painting systems, cranes). Manage plant utilities (power, compressed air, DG, etc.) to support uninterrupted operations. 5. Team Leadership & Capability Building Lead a cross-functional team across production, maintenance, quality, and planning. The Successful Applicant 20+ years of experience in Plant Production with a strong Mechanical or Production engineering academic background Mandatory experience in PEB / structural steel / heavy fabrication industry Proven track record of leading large-scale fabrication units/plants Steel fabrication processes: cutting, welding, assembly, painting Production Planning & Control (PPC) What's on Offer Plant Leadership role, with strong career growth prospects of leading the overall facility Part of a fast-growing segment within steel infrastructure and industrial construction
